as in omnipotent
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knowing everything; having unlimited understanding or knowledge
an omniscient deity The novel has an omniscient narrator.
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Recent Examples of omniscient
Casting him as omniscient and unstoppable creates a clear story amid the chaos of global affairs.
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Andrew Ryvkin, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 2025
The more omniscient force, as personified in Campbell, shows up to offer her a way out with her life: $275,000, a flight to Cancun, and a chance to disappear.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
The show is told through the lens of future Ted, played off-screen by Bob Saget, who serves as the omniscient narrator of the series.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
Cracks emerge Musk tried to establish himself as the president’s omniscient and omnipresent adviser.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Andrew Ryvkin, The Atlantic, 14 Oct. 2025
The more omniscient force, as personified in Campbell, shows up to offer her a way out with her life: $275,000, a flight to Cancun, and a chance to disappear.
—Andy Andersen, Vulture, 18 Sep. 2025
The show is told through the lens of future Ted, played off-screen by Bob Saget, who serves as the omniscient narrator of the series.
—Daysia Tolentino, Entertainment Weekly, 13 Sep. 2025
Cracks emerge Musk tried to establish himself as the president’s omniscient and omnipresent adviser.
—Chris Megerian, Chicago Tribune, 6 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for omniscient
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In accordance with Villa’s usual approach to transfers, Vidagany and Olabe were following the wishes of Unai Emery, the club’s manager and omnipotent footballing decision-maker.—
Jacob Tanswell,
New York Times,
27 Jan. 2026
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First, could de-extinction technologies get out of the control of (less than omnipotent) human beings?—
JSTOR Daily,
JSTOR Daily,
13 Nov. 2025
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With my almighty riches comes generous portions of hope, faith, peace, love, and joy.—
Chris John Amorosino,
Hartford Courant,
30 Jan. 2026
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Set the scene Santa Marina is the only resort on Mykonos island with its own private stretch of sandy beach—and on calm and sought-after Ornos Bay, where you’re largely shielded from the almighty Cycladic winds.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
22 Jan. 2026
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The symphony, conducted by its music director Carolyn Kuan, is playing a ballet score by Prokofiev inspired by Shakespeare’s immortal drama about two young lovers from feuding families at the Belding Theater at The Bushnell, located at 166 Capitol Ave.—
Christopher Arnott,
Hartford Courant,
8 Feb. 2026
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On the other sideline, the New England Patriots are somehow back here again, trying to rekindle a dynasty that once felt immortal under Tom Brady.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
7 Feb. 2026
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Cornbread is notable for its supreme moistness, and stewed cabbage and collars are piquant and satisfying.—
John Metcalfe,
Mercury News,
18 Feb. 2026
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That is the supreme good of the universe needed in your heart and home, on the job, in government, between nations.—
Tonya Blazio-Licorish,
Footwear News,
17 Feb. 2026
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Our divine James Wilkie, Loretta, and Tabitha, oh God.—
Elle Meier,
InStyle,
16 Feb. 2026
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The designer considered how this figure, both human and divine, transforms the object of desire into a cultural power.—
Kiana Murden,
Vogue,
15 Feb. 2026
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Texas culture is tilted in favor of the all-powerful insurance industry, not the consumer.—
Dave Lieber,
Dallas Morning News,
18 Feb. 2026
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Remove Scuff Marks An easy remedy for scuff marks on your shoes or on your floor is the all-powerful banana peel.—
Louise Parks,
Martha Stewart,
10 Feb. 2026
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Altman, Amodei, and Hassabis have all said that aspects of the current AI-spending craze are bubble-like—in other words, that the hundreds of billions of dollars being dumped into building godlike AGIs may not yield a commensurate return.—
Matteo Wong,
The Atlantic,
2 Feb. 2026
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This is absolute ground truth, publicly attested by a shameful flight from Afghanistan, a humiliating proxy defeat of America’s godlike technology and expertise in Ukraine, and a comedy of errors clawing to punish Yemeni Houthis.—
Washington Post,
Washington Post,
27 Jan. 2026
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“Omniscient.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/omniscient. Accessed 21 Feb. 2026.
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